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Celebrating More Than 140 Years of Fine Hardware

For more than 100 years, Center Hardware has established itself as a nationally recognized independent supplier of industrial tools and hardware. A store unlike any other in San Francisco, Center has proudly earned its Bay Area reputation as a go-to resource for trade professionals, engineers, contractors, craftspeople, designers, artists, and residents. Specializing in B2B, MRO, Procurement, and custom orders, we make your job easier.

Holiday Store Hours

December 6 - 7-4:30 December 24 - 10-3 December 25 - CLOSED December 26 - CLOSED December 31 - 10-3 January 1 - CLOSED January 2 - CLOSED
  • Ornamental Lights
    Old World Christmas Glass Ornaments
    Garland Varieties
    Christmas Light Varieties
  • NEW! Cordless Mobile Dust Extractor
    NEW PRICE! YETI 1000X Goal Zero Powerstation
    NEW PRICE! YETI 1500X Goal Zero Powerstation
    NEW PRICE! YETI 500X Goal Zero Powerstation
  • NEW! Globe Electric Parker 2-Light Chrome Vanity Light
    NEW! Globe Electric Harrow 1-Light Matte Black Flush Mount Light
    NEW! Globe Electric Bowery 1-Light Outdoor Indoor Wall Sconce, Brushed Dark Bronze, Clear Glass Shade
    NEW! Globe Electric Sebastien Black Outdoor Wall Sconce
  • DeWALT MAX 20 V Cordless Brushed 2 Tool Compact Drill and Impact Driver Kit
    360 Smart Life HD Night Vision Bluetooth Dash Cam
    Demo Bags 30 & 60 galMini Bulk Bags
    ToughBuilt Tool Bags
  • Living Accents LED Vintage Color Changing Light Set
    Living Accents LED Connectable Curtain Lights
    Schlage Matte Black Door Handles & Deadbolts
    STANLEY® FATMAX® Structural Foam Toolbox
  • Weber Genesis S-435 4 Burner Liquid Propane Grill - Stainless Steel
    Traeger Pro Series 22 Wood Pellet Grill - Bronze
    Traeger Pro 780 Wood Pellet WiFi Grill - Black
    Traeger Ranger Wood Pellet Portable Grill - Black
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FREE Car + Bike Parking
Getting to Center Hardware by car or bike is easy. We have free parking during operating hours, so you don't need to stress over finding a spot on the street.
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Center Hardware & Supply Co., Inc. (“Center Hardware”), located at 3003 3rd Street in the Dogpatch neighborhood, was established in 1946. Its roots, however, date back to the 1880s with origins stemming from two San Francisco hardware stores: PA Smith Hardware & Glass and Ocean View Hardware.
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(415) 861-1800Directions (Google Maps)
  • STIHL repair, parts, and service
  • Bin maintenance
  • Circular blade sharpening
  • Clipper cards (new and refill)
  • SFMTA parking cards
  • Custom signs
  • Custom-printed safety vests
  • Delivery (free on orders over $75)
  • ID tags
  • CDFW official hunting & fishing licenses available
  • Paint color matching and mixing
  • Lock and keying services (everything short of locksmithing)
  • Construction keying
  • Key duplication
  • Function/finish selection
  • Grand-master and master keying
  • Latch/strike substitutions
  • Rekeyable opening price point lockset lines
  • Rekeying
  • Residential recycling for latex paint, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs (more info)
  • Student discounts (with valid ID)
  • Special orders, all day, every day. Y'all need some obscure, awesome stuff sometimes!
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Commercial Services

As a full-service independent hardware store, we are not limited by specialty or manufacturer. Our extensive inventory includes plumbing, electrical, tools, hardware, fasteners, paint, and sundries, giving you the ability to consolidate vendors. We have more than 100,000 stocking units and immediate availability of an additional million items in 48 hours.
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